NewsWFLA News Channel 8September 13, 2026Hillsborough County
Phoenix Police Department investigates vandalism of Charlie Kirk statue outside Turning Point USA headquarters
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The Phoenix, Ariz., Police Department reported on Sunday that a statue of conservative activist Charlie Kirk outside the headquarters of Turning Point USA was vandalized shortly after the one-year anniversary of his death.
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A statue at a political organization's headquarters was damaged, prompting a police response.
Key Facts
- A statue of conservative activist Charlie Kirk outside the Turning Point USA headquarters was vandalized.
- The Phoenix, Ariz., Police Department reported the incident on Sunday.
- The vandalism occurred days after the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk's death.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationTurning Point USA“Organization whose headquarters statue was vandalized”OrganizationPhoenix Police Department“Law enforcement agency investigating the vandalism”PersonDonald Trump“President who spoke about Kirk at the Republican National Committee convention”PersonTyler Robinson“Man arrested and charged with aggravated murder in connection to Kirk's death”PersonHunter Kozak“Student who debated Kirk before the assassination and faced online harassment”OrganizationPhoenix, Ariz., Police Department“Reported the vandalism on Sunday.”OrganizationFBI“Federal agency that Hunter Kozak cooperated with”PersonCharlie Kirk“Late conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA”location4900 E Beverly Road“Area where the memorial and vandalism incident occurred”OrganizationNewsNation“Sister network of The Hill that received information from police”OrganizationThe Salt Lake Tribune“Publication that interviewed Hunter Kozak”OrganizationUtah Valley University“Location of Kirk's 2025 tour stop and subsequent memorial”PersonSpencer Cox“Utah Governor who declared 'Charlie Kirk Day'”OrganizationRepublican National Committee“Organization that held the midterm convention in Dallas”